All Obituaries

Phillip A. Bailey, 65, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at 1:01 P.M. at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was born August 14, 1957 in Adair County. Preceding him in death was his father, James Bailey and his first wife, Theresa McLean Bailey. Phillip started his career in the Emergency Medical Services as an EMT with Adair County Ambulance Service.  He moved to Pinellas County, Florida, where he worked in the Emergency Medical Services, spending...

Linda Grant Kessler, 72, of the Portland community in Adair County, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 8:04 P.M. at U.K. Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. She was born July 20, 1950, in Adair County, to the late Lucy Geraldine Davidson Grant and Hershel Grant. Linda was an active member of Columbia Church of Christ, former member of the Portland Homemakers and was well known in the community for her wedding cakes, birthday cakes and whatever occasion a cake was...

Hazel Vanessa Harrison, 14 month old daughter of Bruce Harrison and Monica Goodwin of Winchester, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at U.K. Children’s Hospital in Lexington. In addition to her parents, she is survived by: Three brothers – Dustin Harrison of Lexington, Luke Harrison and Wyatt Harrison both of Winchester One sister – Amber Harrison Birdwell (Jeremy) of Columbia Grandparents – Peggy Harrison of Knifley, Erna Goodwin Herbert of Staunton,...

Phyllis Ann Huckaby, 82, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Russell County Hospital. She was born September 12, 1940, in Oneida, Tennessee, to the late Othel and Mamie Baltimore Coffey.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Huckaby in 2015.  She was a member of Russell Springs Christian Church and retired as Manager of First Federal Savings & Loan in Jamestown. Survivors include: Three children –...

Mitzi Bault, 65, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 2, 1957, in Adair County.  Mitzi formerly owned Rainbows and Lollipops Daycare and Mitzi’s on the Square.  She was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her father, L.G. “Peanut” McKinley, her son, Stewart Grant and her sister, Marcia Cook. Survivors include: Her husband – Ricky...

Jimmy Stidham, 77, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his home. He was born July 27, 1945, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Charlie and Gertrude Stidham.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Gayle Howard Stidham in 2015.  He was a retired Electrician from Marley Cooling Company. Jimmy was very proud to be a Creek Native American Indian. Survivors include: One daughter – Angela Conder of Columbia Three sons...

Danny Moore, 83, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, formerly of Columbia, died Monday, November 14, 2022 in Green County. He was born April 30, 1939, in Adair County, to the late Lawrence and Terri Hayes Moore.  Danny started as a deliverer for Chappel’s Dairy and retired after 44 years as Plant Manager for Flav-O-Rich.     He was a member of Kellyville Community Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis Burton Moore...

Danny Lee Burton was born August 31,1946, in Adair County, to the late Willie C. and Virginia C. Burton.  He passed away on November 14, 2022 in Columbia, Kentucky.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Stacy Burton. Danny graduated from Adair County High School in 1966 and moved to Indiana where he worked at several jobs including Cummins in Columbus for many years.  Danny’s love for music started at a very young age.  He...

  Dale Cowan, 66, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 8:40 P.M. at Russell County Hospital. He was born April 25, 1956, in Adair County, to the late Elvin and Mamie Burton Cowan.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Darrell, Rickey and Mike Cowan. Dale attended Shiloh Christian Church and was an auto body repairman. Survivors include: Two sons – Joey Cowan (Christiana) of Conroe, Texas, Dewayne Cowan (Marla) of...

Sharon Parson, 74, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 2:20 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born January 13, 1948, in Adair County to the late Louis Gillium and Mildred Coomer Taylor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Mike Burris.  Sharon professed faith in Christ and she and her husband visited many churches in the area. Survivors include: Her husband – Vernon Parson of Columbia Her daughter –...